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christy 
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 Teachers (tax question) 
I have been taking tons of classes to move up on the pay scale. Mostly grad, some inservice. Can I claim these on my taxes? Will I be able to get some of this money back? 
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			Posted 1/15/06 4:25 PM    | 
	
	
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Diane 
Hope is Contagious....catch it 
  
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 Re: Teachers (tax question) 
yes, Save your receits, or ask the institution where you are atking them f they can print out a sheet for you. I do it all the time....it is a good write off 
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			Posted 1/15/06 4:27 PM    | 
	
	
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christy 
Mommy of 2 
  
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Name: Christy 
 
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 Re: Teachers (tax question) 
Posted by Diane
  yes, Save your receits, or ask the institution where you are atking them f they can print out a sheet for you. I do it all the time....it is a good write off 
 
  Oh thank goodness, I have spent so much money this past year!
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			Posted 1/15/06 4:39 PM    | 
	
	
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ggt08 
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 Re: Teachers (tax question) 
yes it is a very good write off!!! save the paperwork... 
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			Posted 1/15/06 6:15 PM    | 
	
	
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christy 
Mommy of 2 
  
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 Re: Teachers (tax question) 
Do you get a good amount of it back? 
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			Posted 1/16/06 11:58 AM    | 
	
	
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 Re: Teachers (tax question) 
You can write off A LOT. Save all your receipts, even if you spend your own money on a class party. 
  If you pay union dues, those can also be deducted. 
  Also, your books and the gas/mileage to and from your classes counts. 
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			Posted 1/16/06 12:03 PM    | 
	
	
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christy 
Mommy of 2 
  
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Name: Christy 
 
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 Re: Teachers (tax question) 
Posted by MrsProfessor
  You can write off A LOT. Save all your receipts, even if you spend your own money on a class party. 
  If you pay union dues, those can also be deducted. 
  Also, your books and the gas/mileage to and from your classes counts. 
 
  This is all good to know. I feel like I spent so much money professionally in 2005!
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			Posted 1/16/06 12:15 PM    | 
	
	
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Diane 
Hope is Contagious....catch it 
  
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 Re: Teachers (tax question) 
I save evrything...like someones said you can write your union dues off. I save receits  such as if I by candy or muchkins for my kids. It all adds up 
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			Posted 1/16/06 2:00 PM    | 
	
	
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